NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×NFL Contract Moves
The Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's deal to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, while also agreeing to sign Trey Hendrickson in a high-priced pivot after their canceled blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby fell through. Meanwhile, the Colts reached agreement with Daniel Jones on a two-year, $88 million contract that can reach $100 million, and the Chargers re-signed veteran tackle Trey Pipkins III to a two-year, $10 million deal.
Roster Changes
The Patriots are set to release linebacker Anfernee Jennings, saving approximately $3.8 million against the salary cap, while the Commanders agreed to sign edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal, bolstering their overhauled pass rush. The Jets traded for quarterback Geno Smith Tuesday, bringing back their 2013 second-round pick before he could hit free agency, with Smith expressing he'll return with a "chip" on his shoulder.
League Developments
The NFL is exploring a Thanksgiving Eve game for the first time, potentially adding another high-profile matchup to the holiday schedule. As free agency continues, analysts are evaluating the best and worst moves across the league, with the edge rush market seeing significant activity and several teams making strategic additions to their rosters.